Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a...
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Facebook parent Meta to stop paying Australian news media
Meta had previously announced it would not renew content deals with news publishers in the United States, Britain, France and...
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Unity crucial for Arabs on global media platforms
He calls for the creation of clear and common executive mechanisms to crystallize the Arab countries' position and examine the...
- Saudi Arabia calls for a unified Arab position on international media platforms to address the dissemination of content that lacks respect for Arab societies' values
- Saudi Media Minister Al-Dosary emphasizes the significance of media in promoting cooperation, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diverse values and cultures
Economy
Fusion energy will be game-changing viable energy source
Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power...
- Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power plant applications, says top US physicist
- The recent discovery in inertial confinement fusion marks a significant milestone in the development of fusion energy as a viable energy source, highlights Kimberly Budil
In troubled Libya, young robotics fans see hope in hi-tech
Libya has seen more than a decade of stop-start conflict since a 2011 NATO-backed revolt toppled strongman Moamer Kadhafi, with...
- The robotic competition is aimed at preparing the workers of the future and make the country aware of the importance of technology and innovation, event coordinator said
- The event, funded by an international school and private sponsors, had been envisaged since 2018 but repeatedly delayed because of unrest and then the Covid pandemic
Business
UAE issues license for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE Regulations Lab has issued a license for an electric cargo aircraft to promote eco-friendly transportation...
- The license aims at reducing carbon emissions by encouraging the adoption of clean energy and leveraging technology.
- It also aims at using innovation to redefine the logistics sector's future and its impact on the environment and climate.
Business
etisalat by e& announces first 5G satellite communications in UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - etisalat by e& announced on Saturday the implementation of the Eutelsat Quantum satellite solution, becoming the...
- etisalat became the first telecommunications company in UAE to expand 5G network capabilities over a software-defined satellite.
- This deployment was a result of rigorous testing with customers for over a year to rapidly scale up the 5G mobile network deployment.
Business
Meta confirms it is working on potential Twitter rival
SAN FRANCISCO, US - Facebook owner Meta is working on a new "text sharing" social media platform, it said Friday, in...
- Since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter in October, the influential website has suffered outages, layoffs.
- Several advertisers have left the platform over the alleged lack of content moderation in recent times.
Business
ChatGPT could increase phishing and cybercrime risk, warns British firm
London, United Kingdom - British cyber security firm Darktrace on Wednesday warned that artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT may have increased the...
- Microsoft-backed start-up OpenAI in November launched Content creation bot ChatGPT.
- ChatGPT had "ignited a conversation about the implications of generative AI for cyber security," the firm said.
Business
Crypto markets under pressure as factors that led to FTX Corp’s collapse feared to create new failures
Market players may mitigate risks by adopting the best industry practices, securing their reserves and abiding by regulations, an expert...
- Market players may mitigate risks by adopting the best industry practices, securing their reserves and abiding by regulations, an expert tells TRENDS in an interview
- The only way FTX could re-emerge after its bankruptcy proceeding is by finding new investors or is bought out, says Elizabeth Rayment of Your Mind Media Agency
Economy
UAE keen on new technologies, says minister at Raisina Dialogue 2023
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al...
- Representatives from over 100 countries, including ministers, military commanders, captains of the Industry, participated in Raisina Dialogue 2023.
- The UAE is keen on sharing knowledge, experience and success stories by participating in international conferences.
Business
Some sectors may benefit more than others as more GCC companies turn to metaverse to boost business
Industries in the region may use metaverse interchangeably. However, there is no specific way to know which sector will benefit...
- Industries in the region may use metaverse interchangeably. However, there is no specific way to know which sector will benefit the most from the latest technology, says an expert
- The use cases of a metaverse in the GCC and the MENA region will vary primarily depending on the core nature of work within each sector, adds Mohamed Khaled, CEO of Hotdesk
Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a...
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Storm-1152: Vietnam-based creator of fake Microsoft accounts
Seoul, South Korea - Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to...
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EU seeks critical details from Apple and Google on digital safety
Brussels, Belgium - The EU demanded on Thursday that Apple and Google provide more details on how they identified risks concerning...
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GCC media outlets think outside the box to stay afloat
Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche"...
- Many believe news media outlets have been distracted from their role to safeguard space for informed debate on public issues
- Several well trusted media outlets with deep pockets are battling against thinning revenues and being forced to think differently
Geostrategy
Digitalization has high environmental costs, says UNCTAD meet
DUBAI, UAE - With global attention on the COP28 climate summit, UNCTAD’s eWeek 2023 highlighted digitalization’s potential to accelerate climate...
- Data-driven technologies like the Internet of Things, robotics and artificial intelligence can enhance climate change monitoring.
- The digital transformation has left its mark on the planet through raw material depletion, energy and water use, pollution and waste.
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Google releases the top trending searches of the year in MENA
Dubai, UAE - Google on Monday released the top trending searches of 2023 for the Middle East and North Africa....
- Saudi Arabia has been searching for football throughout the year, with many events and tournaments happening on-ground
- In the news list in Egypt, the war in Palestine ranked first, followed by the devaluation of the Egyptian Pound